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New landing craft for Scottish Sea Farms
Scottish Sea Farms has taken delivery of its biggest landing craft to date, designed to support the company’s move to farming with fewer but larger pens for its salmon. The 19m Hollie Rose was built in Scotland by Bute Boatbuilders to a design by Argyll-based naval architect AG Salmon. The vessel, equipped with a PK32080…
Read MoreOrganic Sea Harvest appoints Managing Director
Independent salmon farmer Organic Sea Harvest has appointed James Deverill as the company’s Managing Director with effect from today. His predecessor as CEO, Ove Thu, will continue in his position as Chairman. Organic Sea Harvest, based on the Isle of Skye, is the first new, independently owned and operated salmon farm in Scotland for decades.…
Read MoreBakkafrost Chairman says Scottish turnaround is working
Faroes-based salmon farmer Bakkafrost says its Scottish investment is starting to show positive results, Chairman Runi M. Hansen has told shareholders in the company’s annual report, which was published at the weekend. He said that when Bakkafrost bought the Scottish Salmon Company in 2019 it knew that the acquisition was a “turnaround case” requiring significant…
Read MoreLoch Duart promotes Hazel Wade as Operations Director
Independent salmon farmer Loch Duart has promoted Hazel Wade to the post of Operations Director. Wade has worked with Loch Duart for more than 18 years and has been Operations Manager since 2019. She brings 20-plus years of experience in the aquaculture sector to the role, at a pivotal time when the company is expanding…
Read MoreFish health challenges hit Mowi’s Scottish operation
Mowi’s Scotland business endured a challenging year in 2022, the company has disclosed in its annual report published today. The problems mainly centred around poor production and high mortality on stocks grown from externally sourced eggs, in addition to issues with micro-jellyfish bloom and SRS (Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome) following the warmest summer on record in…
Read MoreScottish seafood in the spotlight at SENA
Seafood Scotland has said the trade show Seafood North America, held in Boston, Massachusetts earlier this week presented an “unmissable opportunity” to promote Scottish produce to North American consumers. Seafood North America (SENA), which took place across 12-14 March, is one of the world’s leading trade shows for the sector and the biggest in its…
Read MoreCooke swoops for major US seafood supplier
Fish farming giant Cooke Seafood has announced that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Slade Gorton, one of the largest distributors, importers and producers of fresh and frozen seafood in the US. This will be the third major purchase by Cooke in less than 12 months after acquiring the Tasmanian salmon…
Read MoreGigha Halibut set to cease production
The producers of an award-winning halibut farm on the west coast of Scotland have said that the current stock will not be replenished once it has been harvested. Gigha Halibut, which was founded 15 years ago, gathered a number of celebrity commendations and awards, including retailer Waitrose’s “Made in Britain” award in 2009 and Best…
Read MoreScottish Sea farms and SRUC collaborate to boost skills
Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded almost £39k to develop new seafood skills training courses in partnership with salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms. The project will develop and pilot three types of courses with seafood technicians, veterinary professionals and SRUC students. Technician training piloted with Scottish Sea Farms and continuing professional development…
Read MoreSalMar delivers first results after NTS acquisition
SalMar today delivered its 2022 final quarter results with, for the first time, numbers that reflect its new position as the world’s second largest Atlantic salmon farmer, after acquiring the NTS group. As a result figures for Q4 inevitably show a big increase in harvest volumes, revenues and operating profits. And like co-owners Lerøy Seafoods yesterday, the…
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